Scripture Focus

This fortnight our whole school scripture focus comes from 1 John. In the letter John reminds us of the commandment to love one another. He reminds us that God loved us so much that he sent his son, Jesus, to show us how to live our best lives. This passage explains that when we show love, we are to show it in our words and our everyday actions. These actions of love and kindness are what we call mission moments. I encourage you to speak with your children about acts of love, mission moments, they have had in their day. 

1 John 3: 16-18

 From the first letter of St John        

 This is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. We know that we have passed from death to life because we love one another.

We know love by this, that Jesus laid down his life for us—and we ought to lay down our lives for one another. How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help?

Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action. 

 The word of the Lord.

Advent

This Sunday we enter into the season of Advent. Advent is a time of preparation for Jesus’ birth. As a Catholic Community we mark advent with an Advent Wreath. The wreath has an evergreen circle which represents the eternity of God's love with no beginning and no end. Additionally, each week a candle is lit on the wreath. These candles represent hope, faith, peace and joy. 

Over the next three Monday’s we will celebrate Advent with a liturgy at 8:50am. All are invited to join in the celebration.

St Vincent de Paul is asking for your help again this year to donate non-perishable food items to make up Christmas hampers. In order for Vinnies to create as many Christmas food hampers as possible, items have been split throughout the school. In each classroom a basket is located near the prayer space to receive donations. Donations will be presented to the local St Vinnies members on Thursday 15th December.

 Kinder – Packet of lollies or chocolates

Year 1 - Spreads such as vegemite, jam , honey etc

Year 2 - Breakfast items such as porridge, cereal etc

Year 3 - Tea, coffee milk etc

Year 4 - Tinned spaghetti, baked beans or any 'on-toast' foods etc

Year 5 - Dessert mixes, custards or small Christmas puddings

Year 6 - Packet of casserole foods such as pasta, rice or a jar of sauce etc

There are no restrictions on how much you can give. 

Thank you for your generosity.

Holy Cross Parish Giving Tree

Each year the Parish of Holy Cross supports the St Vincent de Paul Society by giving gifts to those in need. If you would like to bring joy to their lives this Christmas, I encourage you to buy a present for one of these people.

 Gift tags are available from the Giving Tree located in the Church or from a basket in the school office foyer from Monday 28th November. When wrapping your gift please place it in an unsealed gift bag. This assists with making sure gifts are given to the most appropriate person.

 Thank you

 Miss Costello

Religious Education Co-Ordinator